For Release: July 1, 2003

2005 CHEVY EQUINOX | Preliminary Specifications

Overview
Models: Chevrolet Equinox front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive
Body style / driveline: compact sport utility vehicle, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive
Construction: unitized body made of high-strength steel, which incorporates full-length frame rails and a safety cage in a single, welded unit
EPA vehicle class: sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
Key competitors: Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, Honda CR-V, Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santa Fe
 
Engine 3400 V-6
Type: 3400 3.4L V-6
Displacement (cu in / cc): 209 / 3425
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84
Block material: cast iron block
Cylinder head material: aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve
Ignition system: direct
Fuel delivery: sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm):
185 / 138 @ 5200
Torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
210 / 285 @ 3800
Recommended fuel: 87 octane
Emissions controls: Federal Tier I and California LEV II compliant
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined):
2WD: TBD 4WD: TBD
 
Transmission
Type: M45 Aisin AF33-5 5-speed automatic
Gear ratios: (:1):  

First:

4.69

Second:

2.94

Third:

1.92

Fourth:

1.30

Fifth:

1.00

Reverse:

3.18
Final drive ratio: TBD
 
Chassis/Suspension
Front: independent, McPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear: independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links, stabilizer bar and coil springs
Steering type: electric power-assisted rack and pinion
Steering ratio: 19.4:1
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m):
41.83 / 12.75
 
Brakes
Type: power disc front/drum rear; ABS standard except LS FWD
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
11.65 / 296
Drum diameter x width
(in / mm):
9.84 / 250
Total swept area, front
(sq in / sq cm):
26.8 / 173
Total swept area, rear
(sq in / sq cm):
24.8 / 353
 
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: std: 16" steel; opt: 16" & 17" alloy
Tires: std: P235/65R16; opt: P235/60R17
 
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 112 / 2857
Overall length (in / mm): 189 / 4793
Overall width (in / mm): 72.1 / 1832
Overall height (in / mm): 67 / 1703
Track, front (in / mm): 61.6 / 1565
Track, rear (in / mm): 61.8 / 1570
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm):
8.0 / 203
Curb weight (lb / kg): TBD
 
Interior
Seating capacity: 5
 
Capacities
GVWR, standard (lb / kg): TBD
Payload, base (lb / kg): TBD
Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg):
3500 / 1587 option
Fuel tank (gal / L): 16.6 / 62.8

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The above information is available on the General Motors media site as of 2/15/2004. Please keep in mind that Equinox Owners Club nor Siteworthy, Inc. have any affiliation with Chevrolet or General Motors. We make no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.